Miñiques
Volcanic complex in Chile / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Miñiques is a massive volcanic complex containing a large number of craters, lava domes and flows, located in the Antofagasta Region of Chile. Located 21 km (13 mi) south of Volcán Chiliques and 26 km (16 mi) west of Cordón Puntas Negras, it is part of a frequently visited attraction conformed by the high plain lagoons Laguna Miscanti, Laguna Miñiques and the Cerro Miscanti volcano.
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Cerro Miñiques | |
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![]() The Miñiques volcano, seen from the Northwest. | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 5,910 m (19,390 ft) |
Coordinates | 23°49′0″S 67°46′0″W |
Geography | |
Location | Chile |
Parent range | Andes |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
Last eruption | Unknown |
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